Windsor Arms

The Windsor Arms 18 St. Thomas Street 416-971-9666 “The Windsor Arms has a reputation for being a bit stuffy,” said Executive Chef Stephen Ricci. And then I cocked my eyebrow. And then he caught me cocking my eyebrow. And then I was forced to explain. Historically, while the 80-year-old hotel does have a reputation for being very “old money”, [...]

A great actor once told me that 99% of acting is based on preparation-I say the same is true of a great steak. Prime is an example of a contemporary cut of honest cuisine. [...]

In this brave new era of X-treme cuisine, even a delicacy previously known only to a small band of Himalayan goat farmers could easily become a menu must-have. Feeding that frenzy are restaurateurs constantly in search of the next big trend, stimulating our taste buds with the latest in über-exotic ingredients, and our eyeballs with the showiest in award-winning decor.

probably the swankiest hotel in town and the only cigar lounge that i know. great place to meet all the big boy power brokers talking shop and get to learn from them. networking is key especially when you know where to go!